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July 21, 2012

New Red Cross First Aid App Can Improve Workplace Safety

The
American Red Cross has produced a fist aid app that could improve workplace safety by putting simple
lifesaving information into the hands of smart phone users. The app is
the first in a series to be created by the Red Cross for use on both the
Android and iPhone platforms. It
gives instant access to information on how to handle the most common
first aid situations, includes videos and interactive quizzes, and Red
Cross disaster preparedness information for a number of common
situations.

"The
American Red Cross First Aid app is a free and easy way to get
lifesaving first aid instruction and disaster preparedness information
anytime, anywhere," said Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council chair Dr.
David Markenson. Users who take quizzes can earn badges they can share with friends through social media to show off their lifesaving knowledge. App features include:

Simple step-by-step instructions for everyday first aid scenarios

Prioritized steps to take during an emergency, with 9-1-1 call button

Sharable badges to be unlocked through interactive quizzes

Videos and animations to make learning first aid fun and easy

Safety and preparedness tips for a range of conditions including severe winter weather, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes

Preloaded content that gives instant access to all safety information at any time

"Everyone should load this onto their smart phone as an important
first step in learning what to do for medical emergencies and in
creating a family preparedness plan," says Markenson.